Carbon footprint of mining bitcoin multiplies by 126
In five years, it has cost the world $12bn in climate damages, a study has found
Tag: cryptocurrency
Eco-friendly cryptocurrencies
This week, the ELN series looks at four cryptocurrencies with the lowest carbon footprint
Can renewables help bitcoin become carbon-neutral?
ELN spoke to Andrew Webber, Founder and CEO of Digital Power Optimization on how the sector…
El Salvador to build volcano-powered ‘Bitcoin City’
Residents of the city will not have to pay taxes, EL Salvador President said
Bitcoin can be as hot as volcanic lava in El Salvador
Geothermic power from volcanoes is being used to power bitcoin mining in the country
‘Single bitcoin transaction creates same e-waste as that of two iPhones binned’
That's the suggestion by Alex de Vries, Economist and Data Scientist who spoke to ELN…
Crypto powered by cow poo?
Bury-based crypto mining company is running its computers using cow manure and other renewable…
Sandwell cryptocurrency mine found stealing electricity
West Midlands Police has uncovered a cryptocurrency 'mine' while searching for drugs…
Mining bitcoin ‘will become a key part of global clean energy future’
Financial services company Square says bitcoin miners can actually complement clean energy…
Scientists warn bitcoin mining poses a threat to China’s climate targets
By 2024, Chinese bitcoin mining could generate a carbon output that could exceed the total…
